Flights axed as Storm Lilian brings travel disruption to bank holiday weekend

Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record.
Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas likely.
British Airways has cancelled 16 flights scheduled to take off from Heathrow on Friday and delayed others, according to the airline’s website.
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